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AF53PWN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF53PWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,906 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,324 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2025 14 Jun 202613 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,412 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,528 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel tank mounting straps corroded .
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel tank mounting straps corroded .
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,250 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,653 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Valve stem slightly misaligned All valves starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,284 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020 14 Jun 202610 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,894 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019 14 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,155 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2018 14 Jun 202628 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,915 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017 14 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,253 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,310 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015 14 Jun 202630 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,644 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
10 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,059 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,495 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2012 14 Jun 202627 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,321 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2011 14 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,414 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010 14 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,957 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2009 14 Jun 202619 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,632 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 14 Jun 202619 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,632 MI
14 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,603 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2007 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF53PWN was registered on 2003-11-26
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